aylor Swift has been a staple at the Grammys ever since she won her first four awards, including her first album of the year win for “Fearless,” in 2010. Swift’s awards fashion has reflected her musical evolution from country darling to pop powerhouse. As the 2025 Grammy Awards kick off, with Swift nominated for six awards including album of the year for “Tortured Poets Department,” we’re taking a look back at her Grammys outfits, ranking them from “that’s nice” to “now, that’s a look.”Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Swift was adorable as a 22-year-old in 2012, soaking up Grammy wins for “Mean.” Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYSwift rocked curls and neutral colors to celebrate her best country song award “White Horse” in 2010. Robyn Beck, AFP Via Getty ImagesSwift can pull of the prairie look with the best of them, as proven by her 2012 Grammy performance of “Mean.” Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYTwo icons, flowy outfits and a medley performance? That’s what Swift delivered performing with Stevie Nicks at the 52nd annual Grammys. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYSwift went simple and elegant for her second Grammy’s red carpet appearance in 2009. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift amped up the edge with this white dress at the 2013 Grammys. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift’s performance dress captured the emotion of “All Too Well” at the 56th Grammys. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYMore than a decade before her “Midnight” era, Swift walked the 2010 red carpet in a dazzling midnight blue dress. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift may have been nominated for her “Red” album at the 2014 awards, but she went all-in on metallics with her red carpet outfit. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYLife’s a circus, so why not embrace it? Swift did with her now-iconic ringmaster costume as she opened the 2013 Grammys with “We Are Never Getting Back Together.” Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYSwift’s classically elegant strapless Schiaparelli gown at the 2024 Grammys hinted at the “Tortured Poets Department” aesthetic she’d unveil a few months later when the album dropped. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift’s sparkling catsuit at the 58th Grammys as she performed “Out of the Woods” had us screaming in color. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYSwift traded in her ringlets for a striking up-do and embroidered gold dress by Zuhair Murad Couture in 2012. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift was in her “Folklore” era at the 2021 awards, embracing the earthly vibe of her album-of-the-year-winning work in a floral mini dress from Oscar de la Renta. Kevin Mazur, Getty Images For The Recording AWe don’t have an ounce of “Bad Blood” with the two-piece Versace outfit with orange bandeau top and hot pink skirt Swift wore in 2016. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift’s an undeniable star in this “Midnights” blue two-piece Roberto Cavalli ensemble from 2023. Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAYSwift and the color red? You can’t lose, and she knows it! Just look at her 2025 Grammys outfit. Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
We just can’t “Shake it Off” – we’re obsessed with Swift’s teal ombre Elie Saab gown from 2015. The color is perfect for her, and the bold cut paired with fuchsia heels is spectacular.Dan MacMedan, For USA TODAY
